19 December 2012

Review: BodyHonee Hair Removal Wax

In my 10+ years of removing hair, I've always been mainly a shaver. I've dabbled with wax strips, but I'd never used hot wax before. So, when I was recently given the chance to try out BodyHonee's at home wax kit, I was excited, if a little nervous. There was a little trial and error involved, but all things considered, I think it went really well!

The main thing that sets BodyHonee apart from other waxes is it's ingredients. Traditional waxes often contain mineral oil and a host of other chemicals, but BodyHonee has only three simple ingredients: sugar, lemon, and salt.

Product DescriptionBodyHonee is an all natural hair removal wax that provides salon style results that are perfect for both men and women. Our product has been formulated with only 3 natural ingredients to leave your skin looking and feeling silky smooth and beautiful, without any harmful chemicals. BodyHonee removes hair down to the roots, leaving your skin silky smooth and free of regrowth for up to 8-12 weeks. New hair growth will also appear thinner than ever before.

Instructions1. Place uncovered jar in water filled pan or electric warmer. Heat until wax softens to a honey like consistency (about 30 seconds in microwave)2.Using spatula, slowly apply a very thin layer to clean, dry skin in the direction of hair growth. If the skin is moist, apply a thin layer of talcum powder.3. Immediately place strip over wax. Using the palm of your hand, firmly smooth over the strip 3-4 times in direction of hair growth. 4. Holding skin taut with one hand, quickly pull off cloth with the other hand in the opposite direction of hair growth, as parallel to the skin as possible.5. Wipe clean with water.

My ThoughtsFunny as it's going to sound, the most difficult part of the whole process was actually heating up the wax. I don't have a microwave and I was a little concerned about accidentally melting the jar, so I first tried to warm it up by sitting the jar in a bowl of hot tap water. This method kind of worked - it didn't melt all the wax, but it melted the outside edges enough that they were useable. That said, if, like me, you don't have a microwave or an electric warmer, I'd recommend using a kind of double boiler method instead. By sitting the container of wax in a bowl over a pot of simmering water, you can heat the entire jar through, which, as you might expect, makes the product that much easier to work with!Once the wax was warmed up, the actual hair removal was very easy. I followed the instructions, as above, although I used a cornstarch-based powder instead of the recommended talcum. The wax worked perfectly on leg hair and I didn't have to go over any areas. I was slightly less successful on my underarms and did need to go over them a few times, but I think that was only because my hair there was a bit too short for the wax to properly grip.

Cleanup was incredibly easy. When I've used traditional waxes, they tend to require even more chemicals to remove any wax that may be stuck to your skin, but BodyHonee is water soluble, so it can be wiped away with just water. As an added bonus, the cloth strips are also reusable. After I was finished, I just rinsed them off, left them to dry, and they were good as new.

In terms of pain, I think some pain or discomfort is to be expected, since you are ripping
hair out at the root, but it wasn't unbearable and it didn't last. I also didn't experience any irritation from the process. My skin was a little red immediately after waxing, but nothing that lasted longer than twenty or so minutes. The Bottom LineIf you're considering waxing at home, I would definitely recommend BodyHonee. The ingredients can't be beat and it's easy to use, even if, like me, you're new to hot wax. It's also very cost effective - not only do you get a ton of wax, but the cloth strips are reusable too!

Disclaimer: Product provided for my honest review. I was under no obligation to write a positive review in return for free product, nor was I compensated for this post. All opinions are my own.